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Podiatrists being able to prescribe medication will save time and money
The move has been a long time coming, but is likely another 18 months away, Podiatry NZ says. Audio
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'Invisible' rural communities need more targeted mental health support
8:26 am todayAdvocates want the government to address health inequities people living in rural communities face, in efforts to improve outcomes for those living outside main…
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Cuts to clinical leadership bad for regions, say frontline health workers
8:18 am todayHealth NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals, according to the senior doctors' union. Audio
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Dunedin council commits to funding of Save Our Southern Hospital campaign
8:15 am todayThe Dunedin City Council is not ruling out boosting their hospital campaign coffers again, after retrospectively approving $146,000 to cover costs.
Podiatrists being able to prescribe medication will save time and money
The move has been a long time coming, but is likely another 18 months away, Podiatry NZ says. Audio
Poor farm safety leads to multiple deaths per year
Poor farm safety in New Zealand is leading to multiple fatalities a year. Advocates say rural safety education in schools is the way to change that. Charlotte Mulder reports. Audio
'Invisible' rural communities need more targeted mental health support
Advocates want the government to address health inequities people living in rural communities face, in efforts to improve outcomes for those living outside main centres.
Cuts to clinical leadership bad for regions, say frontline health workers
Health NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals, according to the senior doctors' union. Audio
Poll shows the key state of Arizona remains tight as US election nears
A new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a very tight race hinging… Audio
Dunedin council commits to funding of Save Our Southern Hospital campaign
The Dunedin City Council is not ruling out boosting their hospital campaign coffers again, after retrospectively approving $146,000 to cover costs.
Mouldy, damp, pricey - Auckland tenants speak out
The government has said interest deductibility for landlords would mean lower rents, but tenants say they've had little relief.
Entire secondary school exams team replaced over past year
Just a week before exams start, the Qualifications Authority has admitted that nearly the entire team that supports its secondary school exams has left and been replaced over the past year.
Health NZ proposes to cut some chief clinical roles
Senior doctors say Health NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Housing initiative launched for Pasifika families
The project, Our Whare Our Fale, will deliver up to 300 fit-for-purpose, affordable, and multigenerational homes in eastern Porirua.
Data shows Auckland rents falling but remain high
Aucklanders say they're still paying steep rent for damp and mouldy homes, and they're not seeing any flow-on benefit from landlords' tax relief. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Report shows average time spent on benefit decreases slightly
The government says new estimates of how long beneficiaries stay on welfare prove a need for tougher sanctions. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Border and illegal immigration major issues in US election
The border, and illegal immigrants are major issues in the US Election which is now less than a week away. Audio
Higher traffic fines still stuck in the slow lane
Higher traffic fines are still being considered by the government, three years after work began on raising the penalties.
Podiatrists soon able to prescribe medication
Podiatrists say news that they'll soon be able to prescribe medication to patients is years overdue. Podiatry NZ chief executive Alison Molloy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Corin Dann on impact immigration will have on election
Corin Dann is in the swing state of Arizona and he's driven from Phoenix down to the border town of Nogales. Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why abuse survivors want the Solicitor-General gone
Una Jagose was involved in throwing everything at legal efforts to stop victims of state abuse winning their cases. Now some prominent victims don't trust her to lead the government's legal response.
Sepuloni:govt chooses to be punitive for youth on welfare
Every Thursday it's Carmel Sepuloni's opportunity to discuss the political week - this week's focus is a new report on welfare dependency Audio
Bouldering: indoor climbing is the new craze
The sport of bouldering has gained popularity here - especially after the Paris Olympics, Leonard Powell went to a West Auckland bouldering gym to check it out Audio
Abuse survivors want Jagose gone
Una Jagose was involved in throwing everything at efforts to stop victims of state abuse winning their cases. Now those victims don't trust her to lead the government's legal response. Audio
